Electrical Engineer

APPA - Leadership in Educational Facilities; Champaign, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks an Electrical Engineer for Engineering Services to design and review electrical systems for campus facilities, ensuring conformance with codes and standards.

The role involves project scoping, design development, and providing technical opinions to deliver safe, sustainable, and cost-effective campus infrastructure. PE license in IL is required; 5+ years in related design is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in electrical design for campus facilities.
• Knowledge of building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design and design review for campus projects.
• Provide construction support and warranty services.
• Assist in project planning and scoping.
• Foster continuing education and cross-unit collaboration.
• Support campus committees and other units.

Skills

Electrical design

Fire alarm systems

Building systems

Project design review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license (Illinois)

Tools

Siemens I/A Building Automation

Schneider Electric I/A Building Automation

Lighting calculation software

Job description

Electrical Engineer
Engineering Services

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value it. Illinois is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.

Facilities & Services (F&S) is the capable steward of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), the pre-eminent public research university with a land-grant heritage. UIUC is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement and is located in a micro-urban community that combines cultural vibrancy with affordability and quality of life.

At Facilities & Services, we serve a city unto itself.

• Iconic structures and grounds that give the campus its distinctive identity
• Technology-rich facilities that foster scholarly innovation
• Living environments that are home to over 50,000 students

The Engineering Services department at Facilities & Services is seeking qualified and talented candidates to serve from the Owner’s perspective. This position includes the generous benefits of an Academic Professional employee.

• Summary of benefits, except benefit time - www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits
• Tabular summary of benefits, including benefit time - Summary of Benefits by Employment Category
• Types of benefit time/leave - www.hr.uillinois.edu/leave
• Example of Campus Paid Holidays - www.hr.uillinois.edu/leave/holidays

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will utilize electrical design expertise, provide quality assurance Design Review services, including but not limited to reviewing conceptualizations, studies, plans, specifications, and construction submittals to confirm conformance with applicable codes, standards and University Facilities Standards. Provide the analysis, development, and design of electrical projects for campus buildings. Assist in the project scoping to assess the needs of projects. Provide support to other units. Provide technical opinions, reviews and documents to provide safe, reliable, comfortable, productive, sustainable, and cost-effective facilities to support the Mission of the University.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 1. Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• 2. Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois.
• 3. In-depth (five (5) years minimum) progressively responsible administrative experience in engineering design of electrical systems, lighting, fire alarm, and related fire safety systems.
• 4. Demonstrated knowledge & experience of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and/or building automation and/or control systems.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 1. CEM, CEFP, LEED or additional certification in engineering, energy or facility management.
• 2. Seven (7) or more years of extensive design experience with medium and low voltage distribution systems, emergency & stand-by power, lighting, and fire alarm systems with increasing responsibility of project development and management.
• 3. Experience using lighting selection software and performing lighting calculations.
• 4. Experience in Siemens and Schneider Electric I/A Building Automation Control Systems.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Project Design & Design Review
• 2. Construction & Warranty Support
• 3. Project Planning Assistance
• 4. Continuing Education
• 5. Support to other units & campus committee assignments

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

1. Occasional field visits for projects in design or construction. Use personal protective equipment, common sense, and safety training when on construction sites.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [e-mail].